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The Adversary Index · Q3 2026 · Published October 5, 2026

Iran

Up one point. AI tradecraft became a formal scoring input at 75, and ten indicators moved on evidence gathered after the US-Iran ceasefire collapsed on July 8, 2026.

Lead judgment. IRGC-affiliated operators keep reaching internet-exposed industrial controllers at US water, energy, and government facilities while the war runs.Highly likely (85 to <95) · Evidence A2 · Joint advisory AA26-097A, FBI, CISA, NSA, EPA, DOE, CNMF, and Treasury, updated July 22, 2026
TAI COMPOSITE · 0 TO 100
77
Tier 1+1 vs Q2 2026 (76)
Next scoreJanuary 15, 2027
WatchA renewed large-scale US or Israeli strike. Treadstone 71 rates one by January 15, 2027 as likely (55 to <85).

Eight sub-indices

Cognitive Warfare Velocity
83
OPSEC Sophistication
79
Adaptation
69
Narrative Volume
79
Sectoral Targeting
77
AI Tradecraft Adoption
78
Doctrinal Maturity
71
Operational Tempo
77

Each sub-index runs 0 to 100. Every score rests on evidence graded under the ASA Evidence Standard, Public Edition 1.2 (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.23137881).

Who runs the operations

The IRGC Intelligence Organization, the IRGC Electronic and Cyber Center, and the Ministry of Intelligence and Security.

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